HealingLives with Corey Gilbert
Society & Culture:Relationships
Gilbert, C. (2019). I can't say that: Going beyond the talk: Equipping your children to make choices about gender and sexuality from a biblical sexual ethic.
In this episode, Dr. Gilbert shares some ideas of what should you do if your son or daughter expresses they have attractions toward the same-sex
Have conversations that are shaping of their worldview, but not demanding that they conform, or feel something they do not feel. The more that these feelings and attractions can be processed verbally and not in the subconscious operating system, the better. This could be with you, a caring Christian counselor, a mentor, or a teacher.
What you and your child believe about love matters. Some people’s definition of love means that others cannot use their own discernment, make judgments, or question anything they do. This person will seldom see growth or maturity. Other people have a definition of love that allows others to use their own discernment, challenge them, and disagree. This person will experience growth and enjoy their relationships.
Which of these is biblical? I would have to say the latter one. God loves us so much that He does NOT let us stay as we are, but expects growth, maturity, and sacrifice so that we become more and more like Christ every day. The first definition of love demands its own way and is looking out only for itself — not the other person.
So, what does care and compassion look like? Think of it this way: You are playing the long game.They may not be willing to listen to you today, so remain in their life, listen, be compassionate, show genuine care for them.
Playing the long game is staying “in relationship” so that when their life falls apart — and it does in everyone’s story — you are there and have been there as a constant reminder of God’s love.
Be consistent in your love for them. Wait expectantly for an opening to enter a new level of relationship where they may listen to you for the first time. Be present, even if it is uncomfortable. Choose your battles wisely, ruled by God’s love for them, and with care and compassion. What is this compassion? It is a breaking heart for someone you deeply love. It is patience. It is endurance. It is the long game.
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Episode 324 - Part 15 of 15 ”Lost in Trans Nation” - Conclusion - So Important for Parents and Professionals
Episode 323 - Part 14 of 15 ”Lost in Trans Nation” - Ch 13 - Lasagna Surprise - So Important for Parents and Professionals
Episode 322 - Part 13 of 15 ”Lost in Trans Nation” - Ch 12 - Surgeons’s Dangerous Ideas - So Important for Parents and Professionals
Episode 321 - Part 12 of 15 ”Lost in Trans Nation” - Ch 11 - Euphemisms - So Important for Parents and Professionals
Episode 320 - Part 11 of 15 ”Lost in Trans Nation” - Ch 10 - Mourning the Living - So Important for Parents and Professionals
Episode 319 - Part 10 of 15 ”Lost in Trans Nation” - Ch 9 - Lawyer’s Dangerous Idea - So Important for Parents and Professionals
Episode 318 - Part 9 of 15 ”Lost in Trans Nation” - Ch 8 - Educator’s Dangerous Idea - So Important for Parents and Professionals
Episode 317 - Part 8 of 15 ”Lost in Trans Nation” - Ch 7 - Emma or Oliver? - So Important for Parents and Professionals
Episode 316 - Part 7 of15 ” Lost in Trans Nation” - Ch 6 - A Dangerous Dutch Idea - So Important for Parents and Professionals
Episode 315 - Part 6 of 15 ”Lost in Trans Nation” - Ch 5 - The Whistleblower - So Important for Parents and Professionals
Episode 314 - Part 5 of 15 ”Lost in Trans Nation” - Ch 4 - The Castro Consensus - So Important for Parents and Professionals
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